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Dining Services earns silver award

The Alfred State Dining Services team has returned to the national stage after receiving a silver award for a New York Harvest Experience it created for the college’s students in September 2015. The award was presented to the team at the annual convention of the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS). Read Article

Activist, speaker Katie Koestner headlines ‘10 Points of Light’ events at Alfred State

Teaming up with the Take Back the Night Foundation, Alfred State’s Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX is looking to help spread awareness on the issue of sexual assault and violence by hosting “10 Points of Light” from Oct. 24-28. Read Article

New Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Center Opens

“It is an exciting time for our students, the community, and the business and industry partners that employ our graduates,” stated Dr. Skip Sullivan, president of Alfred State. “I personally appreciate the investment in Alfred State and the investment in the next generation of students who will meet workforce needs in the future. This state-of-the-art facility is a gem." Read Article

Scenic Pioneer Trail hiking system opens

Offering 4.5 miles of trails and gorgeous views of nearby scenery, Alfred State’s Pioneer Trail system is now officially open. Read Article

Clean energy a top priority

“The college has a long history of being a leader in sustainability, including classroom instruction, building a Zero Energy Home on the Wellsville campus, and leading a $2.8 million NYSERDA grant on clean energy training across New York State,” said Dr. Craig Clark, vice president of Economic Development at Alfred State. “We look forward to continuing to lead through the REV process.” Read Article

Staff to help parents, students with financial aid process Oct. 15

Students and parents can register by going to www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1-800-342-3811. This workshop is open to all prospective college students and their families, including those who do not plan to attend Alfred State. Read Article

SAMC ribbon-cutting and 50th anniversary celebration scheduled

Classes began in Wellsville on Oct. 19, 1966 for 110 students enrolled in five programs taught by 10 faculty members. These five initial programs were automotive service, building construction, drafting, electrical service, and food service. Read Article

“It Takes a Village” effort brings Green Dot Bystander Intervention Initiative to Alfred community

Green Dot is a program that asks its participants to imagine a map of their community, and how every time there is an instance of interpersonal or sexual violence, a Red Dot would be placed on the area in which that occurred. Read Article

Dr. Kellogg authors new book on boy detective Barry Baskerville

“Barry Baskerville's Blue Bicycle” shows children how close observations and logical deductions can improve their problem-solving skills. The hero of the story is a precocious youngster named Barry Baskerville who dreams of becoming a great detective like Sherlock Holmes. Read Article

Alfred State named a Lead Advisory Institution once again

“The recognition illustrates that our students learn not only about social issues,” Greg Sammons said, “but also how to apply knowledge in order to actively engage these challenges and directly be a part of the solutions in our communities.”  Read Article